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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
DeEtte Bryant Jarrard
Feb 22, 2026
“Come unto Me, all ye who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Mrs. DeEtte Bryant Jarrard, 97, entered into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Mrs. Jarrard was born December 24, 1928 in Winston-Salem to the late Henry H. and Vertie Smothers Bryant. She was a graduate of Gray High School and...
Norman Eugene Hansley
Feb 21, 2026
Norman Eugene Hansley, 64, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Norman was born on December 24, 1961, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Norman and Betty Hansley. He began his education at Easton and Diggs Elementary School and later graduated from high school. He grew up attending South Park Baptist Church and always loved participating in church...
Patricia "Pat" Johnson
Feb 21, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Lee Johnson, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Pat was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 3, 1936, to Charlie and Margie Peterson. Pat was the epitome of a homemaker and took pleasure in caring for her husband and sons. She delighted in sharing her gorgeous blue...
Charles "Jerry" Helton
Feb 20, 2026
Charles “Jerry” Helton, 93, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on February 20, 2026, at Salemtowne Healthcare Center after being under hospice care for several months.
Jerry was born in Yadkinville, NC on August 22, 1932, to the late Charles Raymond (Bill) and Jessie Nicholson Helton. He attended Yadkinville High School and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1954. Afterward, he served in the...
Mac Medrano
Feb 20, 2026
Mac Medrano, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 26, 1945, to the late Maximiliano Medrano and Estela Fonseca Tello, in Huánuco, Peru. Mac will be remembered for his quiet disposition, his frugal nature, and the love he had for his family. He was a homebody...
Erin Bailey Staunton
Feb 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Erin Bailey Staunton
Erin was the embodiment of a child “born on the 4th of July” — fiercely independent, intensely competitive, and unafraid to stand up for what she believed was right. She arrived in this world like a bundle of firecrackers, her feisty spirit lighting up every room she entered and fueling every endeavor she pursued.
Within...
Deborah Mason Sears
Feb 20, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Sue Mason Sears, 63, went to be with the Lord at her residence on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1962, in Forsyth County to the late Toby Mason and Marie Norman Mason. Debbie was a master crafter. She was incredibly talented at crocheting, knitting, and various other crafts. Her work was recognized as...
JoAnn Michelle Dorcy Meeks
Feb 19, 2026
JoAnn Michelle Meeks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and treasured matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 83.
Born on August 16, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to James and Catherine Dorcy, JoAnn grew up in the same neighborhood as the boy who would become her husband. She and Frank Meeks were childhood sweethearts whose love story began...
Harriet Pierpoint Bos
Feb 19, 2026
Harriet Pierpoint Bos “Tattie”, went to gambol in the waves of heaven on February 19th, 2026.
Tattie was the daughter of the late Powell and Margaret Pierpoint. She will be remembered by many as a lively youngster, growing up in New York City and attending first The Chapin and then Ethel Walker Schools.
Her father Powell, an enthusiastic artist in his own...
Ivan Kay Hemric
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Ivan Kay Hemric, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Yadkin County, NC to the late Virginia Gertrude Hemric. Ivan was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Ivan retired from RJ Reynolds after 35 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
Donald Gray Gibbons
Feb 18, 2026
Donald Gray Gibbons, 87, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point. Don was born on July 2, 1938 in Forsyth County, NC to Willie and Trudy Tilley Gibbons. Don retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. Don was also known for his fondness of sweets –...
Alma Lee Dillon Amos
Feb 18, 2026
Mrs. Alma Lee Dillon Amos, 96, of Walkertown passed away February 18, 2026, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Stokesdale, NC. She was born on January 24, 1930, in Forsyth County, to the late Julius F. and Minnie Long Dillon.
Alma Lee retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System in 1993. She was a lifelong and devoted member of Morris...
Lewis Raymond Bryant, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Lewis Raymond Bryant, Sr. 83, passed away February 18, 2026. He was born October 6, 1942, in Pennsylvania, Co. Va. To the late Raymond Sid Bryant and Lelia Hill Bryant. Lewis retired from Duke Energy as an Electrician with many years’ service. He spent his retirement fishing, and he enjoyed listening to music. In addition, he enjoyed his animals...
Wayne Gray Foster
Feb 17, 2026
Mr. Wayne Gray Foster, 81, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
He was born on on December 14, 1944, to the late James Gray Foster and Edith Howard Foster in Forsyth County, NC.
Wayne was a design engineer manager with Sarah Lee Knit Products before his retirement.
He was preceded in death...
Lavada Montez Swaim White Sneed
Feb 17, 2026
Lavada Montez Swaim White Sneed, 91, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.
She was born on September 26, 1934, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mabel Miller Swaim and Virgil Lee Swaim. She lived a life defined by strength, devotion, and unwavering love for her family.
Montez was a hard worker in every sense of the word, approaching life with passion, thoughtfulness,...
David Milton Johnston
Feb 17, 2026
David Milton Johnston, 83, of Durham, NC, passed away on February, 17, 2026, at Duke Hospital.
He was born on November 6, 1942, to the late Milton Johnston and Estelle Koren Johnston in Passaic County, NJ.
David shared many happy years with his former spouse, Carollynn Johnston, with whom he maintained a close relationship. Carollynn, a retired registered nurse, monitored his health...
Ernest "Bud" Rushing, Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Ernest Wade “Bud” Rushing Jr., 86, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. Bud was born on August 29, 1939, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Ernest Wade Rushing Sr. and Fanny Katherine Rushing. He was a lifelong resident of the Winston-Salem area, where he built a life defined...
JoAnn Tucker Lee Parrish
Feb 17, 2026
JoAnn Tucker Lee (Parrish), 87, of Madison, NC, formally of Colfax, NC walked through the pearly gates surrounded by her loving family on February 17, 2026. JoAnn carried many titles in life including, mama, Jo, sis, daughter, friend, and Aunt Jo but her all time favorite was mamaw.
JoAnn was a life long resident of the Colfax community and attended Colfax...
Jean Marie Paddock Butala
Feb 16, 2026
Jean Marie Butala, a longtime resident of White Lake, MI and most recently Lexington, NC, passed on to her eternal life to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026, at the age of 81.
Jean was born on February 7, 1945, in Detroit, MI to James Wilbur and Mary Jane Paddock. She was the first born of seven children –...
Ronnie "Ron" Lee Stephens
Feb 16, 2026
KERNERSVILLE – Ronnie "Ron" Lee Stephens, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 16, 2026. Ron was born on February 12, 1956 in Surry County to the late Dossie and Janie Needham Stephens. His love for vocals and piano led him to a BA degree in Music Education from UNC-Greensboro. Ron then used his talents and interests...
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